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Obituary for RELYEA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday November 16, 2011

CAROL JO STROOPE Age 61, died November 11, 2011, with her family by her side in Los Alamos, New Mexico. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 18th,2011 10:00 a.m. at Pueblo Gym, Los Alamos; followed by a graveside service at Guaje Pines Cemetary. She was born May 21, 1950, in Aline, Oklahoma to Henry and Marian Stroope. She graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1968. After graduation, Carol moved to Gallup where she worked for the schools. In 1996, she returned to her true home, Los Alamos and joined the LAPS family for over 15 years. Carol touched many lives and will be truly missed. Her interests included family, reading, antiques and spending time with close friends. She devoted much of her time and energy as a strong supportive mother and friend including taking care of her mother until she passed away at age 74. Carol is survived by her Aunt Carol Frazer; sister, Gail Lance; brother, Dean Stroope; two daughters, Amy Gartner, Sherry Hampton and her spouse Ashley Gonzales; grandchildren Travis Relyea, Nicolas Gartner and Estellianna Grajeda. Other family members included Gino Aragon and Chris Gartner. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa St, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com


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